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Djokovic sinks Nadal at Olympics as Alcaraz moves on
Novak Djokovic crushed Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday as the two titans met for the 60th and possibly final time.
Alcaraz shrugs off injury scare to reach Olympics last 16
Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off an injury scare to defeat Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands to reach the last 16 of the Olympic Games tennis tournament on Monday.
Japan snatch Olympic men's gymnastics gold after China stumble late on
Daiki Hashimoto conjured up some late magic to help Japan win Olympic men's team gymnastics gold on Monday as arch-rivals China stumbled with the title within their grasp.
Two children dead, six critically injured in UK knife attack
Two children have been killed and nine more injured, six critically, in a knife attack at a dance class in northern England on Monday, police said.
Japan win Olympic men's gymnastics team gold
Daiki Hashimoto conjured up some late magic to help Japan win Olympic men's team gymnastics gold on Monday as arch-rivals China crumbled with the title within their grasp.
Venezuela opposition cries foul over Maduro re-election victory
Venezuela's regime upped the ante Monday as it defended itself against claims of election rigging, alleging it was the target of an attempted "coup" and linking the opposition leader to a bid to "adulterate" the results.
McCullum says England have 'harder feel' after West Indies clean sweep
England coach Brendon McCullum believes an overhauled Test side have developed a "harder feel" after launching their home season with a comprehensive 3-0 series rout of the West Indies.
What we know about Hezbollah's weapons arsenal
After a deadly strike on civilians in the annexed Golan Heights, Israel has threatened retaliation against Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, accusing it of perpetrating the attack with an Iranian-made Falaq-1 rocket -- part of its wide-ranging arsenal.
Children reported wounded in UK knife attack
An attacker wielding a knife wounded at least eight people in northern England on Monday, reportedly including children, with police saying they had arrested a 17-year-old male.
Olympics show golden age of metal music
A thundering performance by thrash metal band Gojira at the Olympics opening ceremony shows how much the demonic-sounding genre has entered the pop culture mainstream.
Canada appeal to CAS over Olympic football points deduction
Canada appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday over the decision to dock them six points in the on-going women's Paris Olympic football over a spying scandal.
Japan's Horigome retains Olympic men's street skateboarding title
Japan's Yuto Horigome landed the highest-scoring trick of the men's street skateboarding competition in Monday's final round to retain his Olympic crown.
Arsenal sign Italy defender Calafiori from Bologna
Arsenal have signed Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna on what the Premier League club said on Monday was a "long-term contract".
Profits fall at McDonald's as it redoubles value push
Fast food giant McDonald's vowed Monday to win back consumers with better value offerings after it reported a rare sales decline that the company partly attributed to an exodus of inflation-weary low-income consumers.
Djokovic hopes 'unique' rivalry with Nadal continues
Novak Djokovic said he hoped he would get more chances to play Rafael Nadal after beating his old rival in the second round of the Olympics on Monday.
UK warns of extra £22bn hole in public finances
Britain's Labour finance minister Rachel Reeves declared Monday that the public finances face an extra £22-billion hole inherited from the previous Conservative administration and warned of "difficult decisions" ahead to cut spending or hike taxes.
Djokovic downs Nadal as Olympic fans count down to Titmus time
Novak Djokovic overcame a gritty Rafael Nadal comeback Monday in probably the last chapter of their epic tennis rivalry at the Paris Olympics, as Australia's Ariarne Titmus bids for a second gold in the pool.
Scheffler eyeing 'special' Olympic golf title
Scottie Scheffler is hoping to crown a brilliant season with a "special" gold medal as the golf world number one prepares to tee off at his first Olympics.
Stocks rally runs out of puff as focus turns to interest rates
A rally on stock markets lost its legs Monday as investors looked ahead to key interest-rate decisions this week in the United States and elsewhere.
Biles and US primed to regain team gymnastics gold at Paris Olympics
Simone Biles appears to be at the peak of her powers as she leads the United States on a redemption mission in the women's gymnastics team final on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics.
Israel army says 9 soldiers held over suspected abuse of detainee
The Israeli military said Monday nine soldiers were being held in a case of suspected abuse of a detainee at a facility known to be holding Palestinians arrested from Gaza during the war.
From ice baths to osteopaths: unproven therapies at the Olympics
The Paris Olympics have been a showcase not only for athletic prowess but also for therapies such as ice baths and osteopathy which have little scientifically proven medical value, according to experts.
UK facing £22bn hole in public finances: minister
Britain's Labour finance minister Rachel Reeves declared Monday that public finances faced an extra hole of £22 billion inherited from the Conservatives, who warned she was readying tax hikes.
Nadal to decide on future 'after Olympics'
Rafael Nadal said he will make a decision on his future in tennis "after the Olympics" in the aftermath of a shattering straight-sets defeat to old rival Novak Djokovic at the Paris Games on Monday.
Lebanon on alert as Israel vows 'severe' response to rocket deaths
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed a "severe" response to a deadly strike that killed youths in the annexed Golan Heights, as diplomats raced to contain escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Sainz signs two-year deal to race for Williams amid 'complex' F1 driver market
Carlos Sainz announced Monday that he had signed a two-year deal to race for Williams starting from the 2025 season amid what he said was an "exceptionally complex" market for Formula One drivers.
South Sudan brace for ultimate Olympic basketball test against US all-stars
Olympic organisers might have played the wrong national anthem before South Sudan's opening basketball game at the Paris Games, but the star-studded US team know for certain what they are up against next.
Iowa latest US state to adopt near-total abortion ban
After a year-long legal battle, Iowa became the latest US state to enact a near-total abortion ban on Monday, keeping the charged issue of reproductive rights at the forefront of November's presidential election.
GB's Pidcock defies puncture for thrilling mountain bike gold
British rider Tom Pidcock staged an extraordinary comeback from a puncture to win his second straight mountain biking Olympic gold Monday, holding off French home favourite Victor Koretzky in a thrilling sprint finish.
Heat warning issued for Paris during Games on Tuesday
France's meteorological agency has issued a weather warning for Paris and the surrounding areas with storms and highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected on Tuesday as it hosts the Olympic Games.
New Zealand to play China in Olympic sevens quarters
Defending champions New Zealand set up a quarter-final against China at the Olympic sevens at the Stade de France on Monday.
South Africa's ex-leader Zuma expelled from ruling ANC
South Africa's ruling ANC on Monday expelled its former leader ex-president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival party into elections following disciplinary proceedings.